JVC PCX290SP User Manual

CD PORTABLE COMPONENT SYSTEM  
PC-X290  
Consists of CA-PCX290 and SP-PCX290  
SP-PCX290  
SP-PCX290  
CA-PCX290  
VOLUME  
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CD PORTABLE COMPONENT SYSTEM  
STANDBY/ON  
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FM MODE  
STANDBY  
SENSOR  
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CD/  
RANDOM  
TUNER/  
BAND  
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TAPE  
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PHONES  
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TUNER/  
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CD/  
TAPE  
AUX  
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RANDOM  
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REC  
PLAY  
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PLAY  
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CD SYNCHRO RECORDING  
AUTO STOP SYSTEM  
REC  
PLAY  
REW  
FF  
STOP/EJECT  
PAUSE  
PLAY  
REW  
FF  
STOP/EJECT  
PAUSE  
INSTRUCTIONS  
LVT1189-001B  
[B]  
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
“SOME DOS AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT”  
This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment,  
care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.  
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Do read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.  
Do ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment)  
are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or  
changing connections.  
Do consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.  
Do be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.  
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DONT continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in any wayswitch  
off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.  
DONT remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.  
DONT leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation  
or has a standby mode.  
Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family know how to do this.  
Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.  
DONT use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of traffic safety. It is  
illegal to watch television whilst driving.  
DONT listen to headphones at high volume as such use can permanently damage your hearing.  
DONT obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings.  
Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.  
DONT use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturers  
approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.  
DONT allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.  
ABOVE ALL  
NEVER let anyone, especially children, push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the casethis could result  
in a fatal electrical shock.;  
NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind  
it is better to be safe than sorry!  
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Introduction  
We would like to thank you for purchasing one of our JVC products.  
Before operating this unit, read this manual carefully and thoroughly to  
obtain the best possible performance from your unit, and retain this manual  
for future reference.  
Power sources  
• When unplugging from the wall outlet, always pull the  
plug, not the AC power cord.  
About This Manual  
This manual is organized as follows:  
The manual mainly explains operations using the  
buttons and controls on the unit. You can also use the  
buttons on the remote control if they have the same or  
similar names (or marks) as those on the unit.  
If operation using the remote control is different from  
that using the unit, it is then explained.  
• Basic and common information that is the same for many  
functions is grouped in one place, and is not repeated in  
each procedure. For instance, we do not repeat the  
information about turning on/off the unit, setting the  
volume, changing the sound effects, and others, which are  
explained in the section “Common Operations” on pages 9  
to 11.  
DO NOT handle the AC power cord with wet  
hands.  
Moisture condensation  
Moisture may condense on the lens inside the unit in the  
following cases:  
• After starting heating in the room  
• In a damp room  
• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm place  
Should this occur, the unit may malfunction. In this case,  
leave the unit turned on for a few hours until the moisture  
evaporates, unplug the AC power cord, and then plug it in  
again.  
• The following marks are used in this manual:  
Gives you warnings and cautions to prevent  
damage or risk of fire/electric shock.  
Also gives you information which is not good  
for obtaining the best possible performance  
from the unit.  
Others  
• Should any metallic object or liquid fall into the unit,  
unplug the unit and consult your dealer before operating  
any further.  
• If you are not going to operate the unit for an extended  
period of time, unplug the AC power cord from the wall  
outlet.  
Gives you information and hints you had better  
know.  
DO NOT disassemble the unit since there are no  
user serviceable parts inside.  
Precautions  
If anything goes wrong, unplug the AC power cord and  
consult your dealer.  
Installation  
• Install in a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor  
too cold—between 5˚C and 35˚C.  
• Install the unit in a location with adequate ventilation to  
prevent internal heat built-up in the unit.  
• Leave sufficient distance between the unit and the TV.  
• Keep the speakers away from the TV to avoid interference  
with TV.  
DO NOT install the unit in a location near heat  
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,  
excessive dust or vibration.  
– 1 –  
Contents  
Location of the Buttons and Controls ....................... 3  
Front Panel ................................................................. 3  
Remote Control .......................................................... 5  
Getting Started............................................................ 6  
Unpacking .................................................................. 6  
Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control ........... 6  
Connecting the Speakers ............................................ 6  
Connecting Other Equipment..................................... 7  
Power Supply ............................................................. 8  
Common Operations .................................................. 9  
Turning On or Off the Power ....................................... 9  
Setting the Clock ........................................................ 9  
Selecting the Sources................................................... 9  
Adjusting the Volume ............................................... 10  
Reinforcing the Bass Sound ..................................... 10  
Selecting the Sound Modes ...................................... 10  
Ensuring Good FM and AM Reception ................... 11  
Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts ...................... 12  
Tuning in a Station ................................................... 12  
Presetting Stations .................................................... 12  
Tuning in a Preset Station ........................................ 12  
Playing Back CD ....................................................... 13  
Loading CD .............................................................. 13  
Playing Back the Entire Disc ................................... 13  
Basic CD Operations ................................................ 13  
Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks  
—Program Play .................................................. 14  
Playing at Random—Random Play ......................... 15  
Repeating Tracks or CD—Repeat Play .................... 15  
Playing Introductions—Intro Play ........................... 15  
Playing Back Tapes ................................................... 16  
Playing Back a Tape ................................................. 16  
Recording .................................................................. 17  
Recording onto a Tape on Deck A............................ 17  
Dubbing Tapes.......................................................... 18  
Recording Disc—Disc Synchronized Recording ..... 18  
Maintenance .............................................................. 19  
Troubleshooting ........................................................ 20  
Specifications............................................................. 20  
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Location of the Buttons and Controls  
Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit.  
Front Panel  
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VOLUME  
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STANDBY/ON  
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FM MODE  
SENSOR  
STANDBY  
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TAPE  
AUX  
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REC  
PLAY  
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PLAY  
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CD SYNCHRO RECORDING  
AUTO STOP SYSTEM  
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REC  
PLAY  
REW  
FF  
STOP/EJECT  
PAUSE  
PLAY  
REW  
FF  
STOP/EJECT  
PAUSE  
– 3 –  
Continued  
Display Window  
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CD TUNER TAPE AUX SYNC REC REP 1  
INTRO PROG RANDOM HBS MUTING ALL  
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STEREO  
MONO  
FM  
MHz  
kHz  
AM  
ROCK  
POP  
JAZZ  
FLAT  
CLASSIC  
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See pages in the parentheses for details.  
Display Window  
1 CD play mode indicators (14, 15)  
• INTRO, PROG, RANDOM  
2 Source indicators (9)  
• CD, TUNER, TAPE, AUX  
3 HBS (Hyper Bass Sound) indicator (10)  
4 SYNC REC indicator (18)  
5 MUTING indicator (10)  
6 Repeat mode indicators (15)  
• REP 1/ALL  
Front Panel  
1 Display window  
2 Operation buttons  
4 (9, 12 – 14), 3¥8 (play/pause) (13 – 15),  
7 (13 – 15), ¢ (9, 12 – 15)  
3 TAPE button (9, 16, 18)  
4 PHONES jack (10)  
5 CD/RANDOM button (9, 13, 15, 18)  
6 TUNER/BAND button (9, 12)  
7 AUX button (9)  
7 Tuner operation indicators (12)  
• STEREO, MONO  
8 Deck A cassette holder (16)  
9 Operation buttons for deck A (16 – 18)  
• REC , PLAY 3, REW 1, FF ¡,  
STOP/EJECT 7/0, PAUSE 8  
p SENSOR (Remote sensor)  
q STANDBY lamp (9)  
8 Main display  
9 Equalizer pattern indicators (10)  
• CLASSIC, ROCK, POP, JAZZ, FLAT  
w FM MODE button (12)  
e 0 OPEN (CD door open/close) (13)  
r STANDBY/ON  
button (9)  
t VOLUME +/– control (10)  
y HBS/PRESET EQ (Equalizer) button (10)  
u DISPLAY button (9)  
i PRESET UP/REPEAT button (12, 15)  
o PRESET DOWN button (12)  
; PROGRAM/SET button (9, 12, 14)  
a INTRO button (15)  
s Deck B cassette holder (16)  
d Operation buttons for deck B (16)  
• PLAY 3, REW 1, FF ¡, STOP/EJECT 7/0,  
PAUSE 8  
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Remote Control  
Remote Control  
1 STANDBY/ON  
button (9)  
2 AUX button (9)  
3 DISPLAY button (9)  
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4 FM MODE button (12)  
5 PROGRAM/SET button (9, 12, 14)  
6 MUTING button (10)  
CD/  
RANDOM  
TUNER/  
BAND  
TAPE  
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7 INTRO button (15)  
8 HBS (Hyper Bass Sound)/PRESET EQ (Equalizer) button  
(10)  
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/6/7/¢ buttons (12 – 15)  
p TAPE button (9, 16, 18)  
q CD/RANDOM button (9, 13, 15, 18)  
w TUNER/BAND button (9, 12)  
e Number buttons (12 – 14)  
r PRE UP/REPEAT button (12, 15)  
t PRE DOWN button (12)  
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y VOLUME +/– buttons (10)  
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Remote sensor  
VOLUME  
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CD PORTABLE COMPONENT SYSTEM  
STANDBY/ON  
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FM MODE  
STANDBY  
SENSOR  
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TUNER/  
BAND  
CD/  
TAPE  
AUX  
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RANDOM  
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PLAY  
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CD SYNCHRO RECORDING  
AUTO STOP SYSTEM  
PLAY  
REW  
FF  
STOP/EJECT  
PAUSE  
PLAY  
REW  
FF  
STOP/EJECT  
PAUSE  
When using the remote control, point it at  
the remote sensor on the front panel.  
– 5 –  
Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections  
have been made.  
Getting Started  
Continued  
Unpacking  
Connecting the Speakers  
After unpacking, check to be sure that you have all the  
following items.  
To connect speakers  
You can connect the speakers using the speaker cords.  
The number in the parentheses indicates the quantity of the  
pieces supplied.  
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2,3  
• Remote control (1)  
• AC power cord (1)  
• Battery (R03(UM-4)/AAA(24F)) (2)  
If any is missing, consult your dealer immediately.  
Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control  
Insert the batteries—R03(UM-4)/AAA(24F)—into the  
remote control, by matching the polarity (+ and –) on the  
batteries with the + and – markings on the battery  
compartment.  
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE MIN 3.2  
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When the remote control can no longer operate the unit,  
replace both batteries at the same time.  
Red  
Red  
Speaker  
cord  
Speaker  
cord  
1
Black  
R03(UM-4)/AAA(24F)  
(supplied)  
2
Right speaker  
Left speaker  
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1 Hold the clamp of the speaker terminal.  
2 Insert the end of the speaker cord into the  
terminal.  
Match the polarity of the speaker terminals: red (ª) to  
red (ª) and black (·) to black (·).  
• DO NOT use an old battery together with a new one.  
• DO NOT use different types of batteries together.  
• DO NOT expose batteries to heat or flame.  
• DO NOT leave the batteries in the battery  
compartment when you are not going to use the  
remote control for an extended period of time.  
Otherwise, it will be damaged from battery leakage.  
3 Release the finger from the clamp.  
IMPORTANT:  
• Use only speakers with the same speaker impedance as  
indicated by the speaker terminals on the rear of the unit.  
• DO NOT connect more than one speaker to one  
speaker terminal.  
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Attaching the speaker system to the main unit  
Fit the speaker into the grooves on the main unit (1) and slide  
down the speaker vertically (2) as the illustration shows.  
Connecting Other Equipment  
You can connect an audio equipment as a playback device.  
When you connect and use this equipment, refer also to its  
manual.  
DO NOT connect any equipment while the power  
is on.  
1
DO NOT plug in any equipment until all  
connections are complete.  
2
Be sure that the plugs of the audio cords are color coded:  
White plugs and jacks are for left audio signals, and red ones  
for right audio signals.  
AC  
IN  
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Audio/video  
equipment  
To audio output  
Detaching the speaker system from the main unit  
With the lever on the back of the unit pushed in the direction  
of the arrow (1), lift up the speaker vertically (2) as the  
illustration shows.  
For playing the other equipment through this unit,  
connect between the audio output jacks on the other  
equipment and AUX IN jacks by using audio cords (not  
supplied).  
1
2
– 7 –  
Power Supply  
To insert the batteries  
Use AC power or dry batteries (not supplied) to operate the  
unit.  
1
• As long as the AC power cord is connected to a power  
source, the unit operates on AC power rather than on the  
batteries in it.  
To connect the AC power cord  
2
3
4
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R20(SUM-1)/D(13D)  
(not supplied)  
3
7
5
2
1 To the  
AC IN terminal  
6
AC power cord  
(supplied)  
2 To a wall outlet  
• DO NOT use an old battery together with a new one.  
• DO NOT use different types of batteries together.  
• DO NOT expose batteries to heat or flame.  
• DO NOT leave the batteries in the battery  
compartment when you are not going to use the unit  
for an extended period of time. Otherwise, it will be  
damaged from battery leakage.  
Remove batteries when storing this unit over one month.  
– 8 –  
Common Operations  
3 Press 4 or ¢ to adjust  
the minute, then press  
PROGRAM/SET.  
Turning On or Off the Power  
To turn on the unit, press STANDBY/ON  
.
• When you use the batteries for power supply,  
the backlight of the display dims to save  
power consumption.  
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To turn off the unit (on standby), press STANDBY/ON  
again.  
The STANDBY lamp on the unit lights red.  
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A little power is always consumed even while the unit is on  
standby.  
If there is a power failure  
To switch off the power supply completely, unplug the AC  
power cord from the AC outlet. If the batteries are inserted in  
the unit, take them out.  
The clock loses the setting and is reset to “0:00.” You need to set the  
clock again. If the batteries are inserted in the unit, this has no effect  
on the memory.  
When you unplug the AC power cord or if a power  
failure occurs  
The clock is reset to “0:00” right away, while the tuner preset  
stations (see page 12) will be erased in a few days. If the batteries  
are inserted in the unit, this has no effect on the memory.  
To show the clock when CD or tuner is selected  
Press DISPLAY.  
• Each time you press the button, the display changes the clock  
indication and the normal indication alternately. (Operating the  
unit while clock indication is displayed change the display to the  
normal indication.)  
Setting the Clock  
Before operating the unit any further, first set the clock built  
in this unit.  
Selecting the Sources  
• When the unit is turned on with CD or tuner selected, press  
DISPLAY first to show the clock indication.  
To select the FM/AM broadcasts, press TUNER/BAND.  
(See page 12.)  
To select CD, press CD/RANDOM then press 6. (See  
pages 13 – 15.)  
To select tapes, press TAPE then press PLAY 3 for the deck  
you want. (See page 16.)  
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1 Press and hold PROGRAM/SET  
for more than 2 seconds.  
The hour digits start flashing on the  
display.  
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To select the external equipment as the source, press AUX.  
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The source indicator for the selected source appears on the  
display.  
TUNER/  
BAND  
CD/  
TAPE  
AUX  
RANDOM  
2 Press 4 or ¢ to adjust  
the hour, then press  
PROGRAM/SET.  
The minute digits start flashing on the  
display.  
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Adjusting the Volume  
Reinforcing the Bass Sound  
You can adjust the volume level only while the unit is turned  
on.  
The Hyper Bass Sound function provided for this unit can  
enhance the bass sound while listening to any source at low  
volume.  
VOLUME  
Turn the VOLUME +/– clockwise to  
+
You can use this function only for playback.  
increase the volume or counterclockwise  
to decrease it.  
• The volume level can be adjusted in 31  
steps (00 VOL to 30 VOL).  
To turn on the function, press and hold HBS/  
PRESET EQ for more than 1 second so that  
the HBS indicator appears on the display.  
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HBS  
When using the remote control, press VOLUME + to increase  
the volume or press VOLUME – to decrease it.  
To turn off the function, press and hold the button for more  
than 1 second again so that the HBS indicator goes off from  
the display.  
To turn off the sound temporarily  
On the remote control ONLY:  
Press MUTING.  
Selecting the Sound Modes  
The sounds is turned off and the MUTING indicator appears  
on the display.  
You can select one of the 5 preset sound modes.  
SEA (Sound Effect Amplifier) modes:  
To restore the sound, press MUTING again.  
The MUTING indicator goes off.  
• Adjusting the volume level also cancels the muting.  
CLASSIC: Good for classical music.  
ROCK:  
Boosts low and high frequency. Good for  
acoustic music.  
POP:  
JAZZ:  
FLAT:  
Good for vocal music.  
Good for jazz music.  
Normal sound.  
For private listening  
• This function only affects the playback sound, but does not  
affect your recording.  
Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack. No sound  
comes out of the speakers. Be sure to turn down the volume before  
connecting or putting on headphones.  
To select the sound modes, press HBS/  
PRESET EQ repeatedly until the indicator for  
the sound mode you want appears on the  
display.  
• Each time you press the button, the sound  
modes change as follows:  
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DO NOT turn off (on standby) the unit with the  
volume set to an extremely high level; otherwise, a  
sudden blast of sound can damage your hearing,  
speakers and/or headphones when you turn on the  
unit or start playing any source next time.  
REMEMBER you cannot adjust the volume level  
while the unit is on standby.  
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CLASSIC  
ROCK  
FLAT  
JAZZ  
POP  
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Ensuring Good FM and AM Reception  
FM reception: Pull out the antenna and reorient it for better  
reception.  
AM reception: Reorient the main unit for better reception.  
For better reception of both FM and AM  
• Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other  
terminals and connecting cords.  
• Keep the antennas away from metallic parts of the unit,  
connecting cords, and the AC power cord.  
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Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts  
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Tuning in a Station  
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or PRESET DOWN to select  
a preset number.  
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1 Press TUNER/BAND.  
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The unit automatically tunes in the previously  
tuned station (either FM or AM).  
TUNER  
PROG  
STEREO  
FM  
• Each time you press the button, the band  
alternates between FM and AM.  
MHz  
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4 Press PROGRAM/SET again.  
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2 Press and hold 4 or ¢  
for more than 1 second.  
The unit starts searching for stations  
and stops when a station of sufficient  
signal strength is tuned in. If a  
program is broadcast in stereo, you  
can hear stereo sounds (the STEREO  
indicator appears).  
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TUNER  
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The tuned station in step 1 is stored in the  
preset number selected in step 3.  
• Storing a new station on a used number erases the  
previously stored one.  
To stop during searching, press 4 or ¢.  
When you unplug the AC power cord or if a power  
failure occurs  
The preset stations will be erased in a few days. If this happens,  
preset the stations again. If the batteries are inserted in the unit, this  
has no effect on the memory.  
When you press 4 or ¢ briefly and repeatedly  
The frequency changes step by step.  
To change the FM reception mode  
When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive  
or noisy, press FM MODE so that the MONO  
indicator appears on the display. Reception  
Tuning in a Preset Station  
FM MODE  
1 Press TUNER/BAND.  
improves.  
The unit automatically tunes in the previously  
tuned station (either FM or AM).  
To restore the stereo effect, press FM MODE again so that  
the MONO indicator goes off.  
• The stereo effect is also restored when you tune in another  
station.  
• Each time you press the button, the band  
alternates between FM and AM.  
2 Select a preset number.  
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In some cases, test frequencies have been already memorized  
for the tuner since the factory examined the tuner preset  
function before shipment. This is not a malfunction. You can  
preset the stations you want into memory by following the  
presetting method.  
• There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the  
setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 2  
again.  
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For preset number 5, press 5.  
For preset number 10, press +10, then  
0.  
1 Tune in the station you want to preset.  
• See “Tuning in a Station” above.  
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Playing Back CD  
CD  
This unit has been designed to play back the following CDs: Audio  
CD, CD-R, and CD-RW.  
Continued use of irregular shape CDs (heart-shape, octagonal, etc.)  
can damage the unit.  
Track number  
Elapsed playing time  
When playing a CD-R or CD-RW  
To stop during play, press 7.  
User-edited CD-Rs (Recordable) and CD-RWs (Rewritable) can  
be played back only if they are already “finalized.”  
You can play back your original CD-Rs or CD-RWs recorded in  
music CD format. (However, they may not be played back  
depending on their characteristics or recording conditions.)  
• Before playing back CD-Rs or CD-RWs, read their instructions  
or cautions carefully.  
• Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs may not be played back on this unit  
because of their disc characteristics, damage or stain on them,  
or if the player’s lens is dirty.  
To remove the disc, press 0 OPEN.  
Basic CD Operations  
While playing a CD, you can do the following operations.  
To stop play for a moment  
Press 3¥8.  
While pausing, the elapsed playing time flashes  
on the display.  
• CD-RWs may require a longer readout time. (This is caused by  
the fact that the reflectance of CD-RWs is lower than for  
regular CDs.)  
To resume play, press 3¥8 again.  
Loading CD  
To locate a particular point in a track  
During play, press and hold 4 or ¢.  
4 : Fast reverses the disc.  
On the unit ONLY:  
1 Press 0 OPEN on the disc door to open the  
¢ : Fast forwards the disc.  
disc door.  
To go to another track  
Press 4 or ¢ repeatedly before or  
during playback.  
2 Place a disc correctly with its label side up as  
shown below.  
4 : Goes back to the beginning of  
the current or previous tracks.  
¢ : Skips to the beginning of the next or succeeding  
tracks.  
correct  
If you press and hold 4 or ¢ before playing  
You can change the tracks continuously.  
incorrect  
To go to another track directly using the number  
buttons  
On the remote control ONLY:  
Pressing the number button(s) before or during play allows  
you to start playing the track number you want.  
3 Press 0 OPEN again to close the disc door.  
Playing Back the Entire Disc  
Ex.: For track number 5, press 5.  
You can play CD continuously.  
For track number 10, press +10, then  
0.  
For track number 15, press +10, then  
5.  
1 Load CD.  
For track number 20, press +10, +10,  
then 0.  
For track number 32, press +10, +10,  
+10, then 2.  
2 Press CD/RANDOM,  
then 3¥8.  
CD play starts from the first  
track.  
• Pressing CD/RANDOM while the source is CD starts  
Random play (see page 15). In this case, press just 3/8  
to start playback.  
– 13 –  
Continued  
To stop during play, press 7.  
Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks  
—Program Play  
The PROG indicator goes off from the display and the unit  
exits from Program play. (The program you have made is  
stored in memory until you erase the program.)  
You can arrange the order in which the tracks play before you  
start playing. You can program up to 20 tracks.  
• To use Repeat play (see page 15) for Program play, press  
PRESET UP/REPEAT after starting Program play.  
• There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting  
is canceled before you finish, start from step 2 again.  
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To check the program contents  
Before playing, you can check the program  
contents by pressing PROGRAM/SET.  
• Each time you press the button, the  
programmed tracks are shown on the  
display.  
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• If the current playing source is not the CD player, press  
CD/RANDOM before going to the next step.  
To add tracks in the program  
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Press PROGRAM/SET repeatedly to show the last  
programmed track.  
2 Press PROGRAM/SET.  
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Enter the track number(s) you want to add by repeating  
steps 3 and 4 on the left.  
• If a program has been stored in memory, the program is  
called up.  
To edit the program  
1
Press PROGRAM/SET repeatedly to show the program  
number you want to edit.  
3 Select a track from the CD.  
Press 4 or ¢ to select the  
track number.  
2
Enter the track number you want by following steps 3 and  
4 on the left.  
On the remote control ONLY:  
Press the number buttons.  
• For how to use the number buttons, see  
“To go to another track directly using  
the number buttons” on page 13.  
To erase the entire program before or after play  
1
Press PROGRAM/SET.  
The PROG indicator flashes on the display.  
2
Press 7.  
CD  
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• Ejecting a CD will also erase the entire program.  
If you cannot enter a track number  
You are trying to program a track number that does not  
exist on the CD (for example, selecting track 14 on a CD that only  
has 12 tracks).  
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The program number returns to “P-01.” Programming  
more tracks overwrite the tracks already programmed to those  
numbers.  
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to program other tracks  
if you want.  
6 Press 3¥8 while the PROG indicator  
flashes.  
The tracks are played in the order you have  
programmed.  
• If the PROG indicator goes off before you press 3/8,  
press PROGRAM/SET, then press 3/8 to start  
playback.  
– 14 –  
Playing at Random—Random Play  
Repeating Tracks or CD—Repeat Play  
The tracks of loaded CD will play at random.  
• To use Repeat play for Random play, press PRESET UP/  
REPEAT so that REP ALL indicator lights up on the  
display after starting Random play (Random play will be  
canceled when you select REP 1).  
You can have the CD, the program or the individual track  
currently playing repeat as many times as you like.  
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REPEAT during or before playing. To  
use Repeat play for Program play,  
Random play and Intro play, press the  
button before or after starting playback.  
• Each time you press the button,  
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1 Load CD.  
• If the current playing source is not the CD player, press  
CD/RANDOM before going to the next step.  
Repeat play mode changes as follows, and the REP ALL or  
REP 1 indicator appears on the display:  
REP ALL  
REP 1  
2 Press CD/RANDOM so that the  
RANDOM indicator appears on the  
display.  
Canceled  
Random play starts.  
REP ALL : Repeats all the tracks (continuously or at  
• If you press CD/RANDOM during CD playback, the  
Random play starts after the current track ends.  
random), or all the tracks in the program.  
: Repeats one track (except for Random play).  
REP 1  
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RANDOM  
When you select Random play  
REP 1 is canceled.  
The tracks are played at random.  
Random play ends when all the tracks are played once.  
To stop during play, press 7.  
The REP indicator goes off from the display and the unit  
exits from Repeat play.  
• To cancel Repeat play without stopping playback, press  
PRESET UP/REPEAT repeatedly until the REP indicator  
goes off.  
To skip the currently playing track, press ¢.  
To stop during play, press 7.  
The RANDOM indicator goes off from the display and the  
unit exits from Random play.  
• To cancel Random play without stopping playback, press  
CD/RANDOM so that the RANDOM indicator goes off.  
Playing Introductions—Intro Play  
Every track or every programmed track of a CD can be  
played for the beginning ten seconds.  
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Intro play starts and the INTRO indicator  
appears. To use Intro play for Program play  
and Random play, press the button after  
starting playback.  
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The INTRO indicator goes off from the display and the unit  
exits from Intro play.  
• To cancel Intro play without stopping playback, press  
INTRO again until the INTRO indicator goes off.  
If you press INTRO while playing a track after ten  
seconds from the beginning  
The introduction of the next track begins to play.  
– 15 –  
Playing Back Tapes  
You can play back only type I (Normal) tapes.  
To play the tapes in the decks B and A continuously  
1 Set the cassette tapes in the decks A and B.  
Playing Back a Tape  
• If the tape direction is set wrong, replace the cassette.  
1 Press STOP/EJECT 7 /0 for the deck you  
2 Press PLAY 3 for the deck B.  
want to use.  
The tape in the deck B begins to play.  
3 Press PAUSE 8, then press PLAY 3 for the  
deck A.  
When the tape in the deck B ends, the tape in the deck A  
automatically begins to play.  
PAUSE  
For Deck A  
For Deck B  
2 Put a cassette in, with the exposed part of the  
The use of the C-120 or thinner tape is not  
recommended, since characteristic deterioration  
may occur and this tape easily jams in the pinch-  
rollers and the capstans.  
tape down.  
3 Close the cassette holder gently.  
4 Press TAPE.  
TAPE  
5 Press PLAY 3.  
The tape play starts.  
When the tape plays to the end, the deck  
automatically stops.  
To stop during play, press STOP/EJECT 7/0.  
To operate the other deck, press STOP/EJECT 7/0, then  
PLAY 3 on the other deck.  
To fast wind to the left or to the right, press REW 1/  
FF ¡ while the tape is not running.  
To remove the cassette, press STOP/EJECT 7/0.  
– 16 –  
Recording  
IMPORTANT:  
Recording onto a Tape on Deck A  
It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record  
pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without the  
consent of the owner of copyright in the sound or video  
recording, broadcast or cable program and in any  
literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic embodied  
therein.  
On the unit ONLY:  
1 Put a recordable cassette into the deck A with  
the exposed part of the tape down.  
• See also page 16.  
• The recording level is automatically set correctly, so it is  
not affected by the VOLUME +/–. Thus, during recording  
you can adjust the sound you are actually listening to  
without affecting the recording level.  
• While recording, you can hear sound modes through the  
speakers or headphones (see page 10). However, the sound  
is recorded without these effects.  
• If recordings you have made have excessive noise or static,  
the unit may be too close to a TV. Increase the distance  
between the TV and the unit.  
2 Close the cassette holder gently.  
3 Start playing the source—FM, AM*, CD  
player, deck B, or auxiliary equipment  
connected to AUX IN jacks.  
• When the source is CD, you can also use Disc  
Synchronized Recording (see page 18).  
• When the source is the deck B, you can also use the  
dubbing method. (See “Dubbing Tapes” on page 18.)  
You can use only type I (Normal) tapes for recording.  
* See “To record an AM station—Beat Cut” on page 18.  
To protect your recording  
Cassettes have two small tabs on  
the back to protect unexpected  
erasure or re-recording.  
REC  
4 Press REC for the deck A.  
The recording starts.  
To protect your recording,  
remove these tabs.  
To re-record on a protected tape, cover the holes with  
adhesive tape.  
To stop during recording, press STOP/EJECT 7/0 for the  
deck A.  
To remove the cassette, press STOP/EJECT 7/0 for the  
deck A.  
To keep the best recording and playback sound quality  
If the heads, capstans, and pinch rollers of the cassette decks  
become dirty, the following will occur:  
• Impaired sound quality  
You cannot press REC in the following cases:  
• If no cassette is inserted.  
• If a protected tape is inserted.  
• Discontinuous sound  
• Fading  
• Incomplete erasure  
• Difficulty in recording  
To clean the heads, capstans, and pinch rollers  
Use a cotton swab moistened with alcohol.  
Pinch roller  
Capstan  
Erase head  
(only for the deck A)  
Head  
To demagnetize the heads  
Turn off the unit, and use a head demagnetizer (available at  
electronics and record shops).  
– 17 –  
To record an AM station—Beat Cut  
Recording Disc  
While recording an AM broadcast, beats may be heard  
(which are never heard when listening to the broadcast  
without recording it).  
—Disc Synchronized Recording  
You can start disc play and recording at the same time.  
If this occurs, set the BEAT CUT switch on the back of the  
unit to 1 or 2 to reduce the beating sound.  
1 Put a recordable cassette into the deck A with  
the exposed part of the tape down.  
• See also page 16.  
RELEASE  
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SPEAKER IMPEDANCE MIN 3.2  
2 Close the cassette holder gently.  
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player as the source.  
• If you want to record tracks in the desired order,  
program the playing order (see page 14).  
BEAT CUT  
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4 Press REC .  
The CD playback and recording start automatically.  
The SYNC REC indicator appears on the display.  
Dubbing Tapes  
CD  
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MUTING  
1 Press TAPE.  
TAPE  
• When the end of the tape is reached, recording stops  
and the CD playback is paused.  
When CD playback ends, press STOP/EJECT 7/0 to  
stop the recording.  
2 Put the source cassette into the deck B, and a  
recordable cassette into the deck A.  
• If you press REC while playing back the CD, the CD  
player returns to the beginning of that track and the  
recording starts from that track.  
3 Press PAUSE 8, then press REC for the  
deck A.  
PAUSE  
REC  
You cannot press REC in the following cases:  
• If no cassette is inserted.  
• If a protected tape is inserted.  
4 Press PLAY 3 for the deck B.  
To stop recording for a moment, press PAUSE 8.  
The recording is paused, but the CD playback does  
not stop.  
Dubbing starts.  
PAUSE  
To resume recording, press PAUSE 8 again.  
To stop during dubbing, press STOP/EJECT 7/0 for the  
deck A.  
To stop recording, press STOP/EJECT 7/0.  
The recording stops and the CD playback is  
paused.  
STOP/EJECT  
To remove the cassette, press STOP/EJECT 7/0  
STOP/EJECT  
while recording is stopped.  
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Maintenance  
To get the best performance of the unit, keep your discs, tapes, and mechanism clean.  
Handling cassette tapes  
Handling discs  
• If the tape is loose in its cassette, take  
up the slack by inserting a pencil in  
one of the reels and rotating.  
• If the tape is loose, it may get  
stretched, cut, or caught in the  
cassette.  
• Remove the disc from its case by  
holding it at the edge while pressing the  
center hole lightly.  
• Do not touch the shiny surface of the  
disc, or bend the disc.  
• Put the disc back in its case after use to  
prevent warping.  
• Be careful not to touch the tape  
surface.  
• Be careful not to scratch the surface of  
the disc when placing it back in its  
case.  
• Avoid exposure to direct sunlight,  
temperature extremes, and moisture.  
• Avoid the following places to store the  
tape:  
– In dusty places  
To clean the disc  
– In direct sunlight or heat  
– In moist areas  
Wipe the disc with a soft cloth in a  
straight line from center to edge.  
– Near a magnet  
DO NOT use any solvent—such as conventional  
record cleaner, spray, thinner, or benzine—to  
clean the disc.  
– 19 –  
Troubleshooting  
If you are having a problem with your unit, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service.  
If you cannot solve the problem from the hints given here, or the unit has been physically damaged, call a qualified person,  
such as your dealer, for service.  
Symptom  
No sound is heard.  
Cause  
Action  
• Connections are incorrect or loose.  
• Check all connections and make  
corrections. (See pages 6 – 8.)  
• Press MUTING to cancel the mute.  
(See page 10.)  
• Muting is activated.  
The disc sound is discontinuous.  
The disc does not play.  
Impossible to record.  
The disc is scratched or dirty.  
The disc is placed upside down.  
Clean or replace the disc. (See page 19.)  
Place the disc with the label side up.  
Small tabs on the back of the cassette are removed. Cover the holes with adhesive tape.  
Operations are disabled.  
The built-in microprocessor may malfunction Unplug the AC power cord after removing the  
due to external electrical interference.  
batteries from the unit, and then plug it back in.  
Unable to operate the unit from the remote  
control.  
• The path between the remote control and  
the remote sensor on the unit is blocked.  
• The batteries are exhausted.  
• Remove the obstruction.  
• Replace the batteries.  
Resetting the unit  
If “Troubleshooting” (see above) does not eliminate  
malfunctioning (failure to operate or display properly etc.), press  
the reset switch on the back of the unit with something having a  
sharp point while the unit is turned on.  
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If you reset the unit  
Resetting causes the unit to restore its factory default settings and  
results in all the settings made by the user being deleted.  
sharp point  
Design and specifications are  
Specifications  
subject to change without notice.  
General  
Amplifier section—CA-PCX290  
Output Power:  
Power requirements: AC 230 V , 50 Hz  
DC 12 V (“R20(SUM-1)/D(13D)” batteries  
(8))  
Power consumption: 20 W (at operation)  
3 W (on standby)  
Dimensions (approx.): 270 mm x 274 mm x 298 mm (W/H/D)  
5 W + 5 W at 3.2 (10% THD)  
Audio input sensitivity/Impedance (at 1 kHz)  
AUX:  
1 000 mV/47 kΩ  
Speakers/Impedance: 3.2 8 Ω  
Mass (approx.):  
4.1 kg  
Tuner  
FM tuning range:  
AM tuning range:  
87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz  
522 kHz – 1 629 kHz  
Supplied accessories  
See page 6.  
CD player  
CD Capacity:  
Dynamic range:  
1 CD  
60 dB  
Speaker section—SP-PCX290  
Type:  
Speaker units:  
2-way bass-reflex type  
Woofer:  
Tweeter:  
Signal-to-noise ratio: 75 dB  
10 cm cone x1  
5 cm cone x1  
Cassette deck  
Frequency response  
Normal (type I): 50 Hz — 10 000 Hz  
Wow and flutter:  
Power handling capacity: 5 W  
Impedance:  
Frequency range:  
Dimensions (approx.): 180 mm x 270 mm x 228 mm (W/H/D)  
Mass (approx.): 1.7 kg each  
3.2 Ω  
50 Hz — 18 000 Hz  
0.15% (WRMS)  
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VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED  
EN  
0204TMMMDWORI  
© 2004 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED  

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